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Beyond reasonable modifications: What it's like getting around town with a disability

By Alice Bennett | October 15

“I pretty much have to calculate every step, which is a very common experience for people with mobility issues like myself,” Simpson said. “There’s ...

“I voted today” stickers are displayed at the polling center at the Center for Dramatic Art in Chapel Hill.

Candidates for Hillsborough Board of Commissioners discuss their plans for the Town

By Mark Morrison | October 13

We asked candidates for the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners to tell us their views on several Hillsborough issues. This is what they had to say.

Three key takeaways from the CHCCS Board of Education candidates forum

By Victoria Johnson | October 13

Five candidates vying for a position on the CHCCS Board of Education promote addressing systematic racism, mental health and improving communication at ...

Column: Our school district still faces critical challenges

October 13

Joal Broun, a member of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education, is speaking on challenges that still face our school system.

Glenwood rezoning policy to be implemented for 2020-21 school year

By Niharika Vattikonda | October 13

“Our goal is, as we look into the future, that all students have opportunities and are successful in the academic offerings that the school district’s ...

A Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools bus drives toward Chapel Hill High School.

Lawsuit against CHCCS' handling of sexual abuse moves to federal court

By Brittany McGee | October 13

A lawsuit filed against Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools accused the school system of mishandling allegations of sexual abuse among students. The lawsuit, ...

'A good friend and community member': Local NAACP president honored by state branch

By Rebecca Fiely | October 13

Anna Richards, president of the local NAACP branch, won North Carolina branch president of the year.

Group of physicians in Carrboro aims to provide alternative to conventional medicine

By Guillermo Molero | October 10

The Wellness Alliance provides a variety of alternative medicinal treatments to the communities of Carrboro and Chapel Hill.

Local candidates debate ahead of November election

By Jonny Cook | October 10

Chapel Hill Town Council and mayoral candidates discussed voter engagement alongside climate and transportation policies ahead of November elections.

All Up in Your Business: Check out the new Three Waters Cafe Franklin Street location

By Jackson Davis | October 10

Franklin Street has added a new cafe to its repertoire: the Three Waters Cafe.

ArtsCenter and Town of Carrboro settle costs after withdrawal from 203 Project

By Victoria Johnson | October 10

The ArtsCenter has agreed to pay their portion of design costs to withdraw from a large construction project on Greensboro Street in order to invest in ...

We talked to the principal at Phoenix Academy High about serving homeless students

By Amirsaman Zahabioun | October 9

High school principal John Williams discusses his compassion and the importance in serving the homeless community.

Hispanic disparity in reading levels and graduation rates revealed in community report

By Diane Adame | October 9

The Chamber's 2019 State of the Community Report reveals that reading levels and graduation rates for minority groups in the state's public schools are ...

Chapel Hill’s population growth dropped off in the last decade. Is it a concern?

By Brent Van Vliet | October 8

The Town of Chapel Hill's population is decreasing, despite popular assumptions. In fact, growth in this decade so far has been the slowest the town has ...

Need to park in Carrboro? Changes may be coming

By Max Kurzman | October 8

The Carrboro Board of Aldermen is considering — but not yet committing to — increasing enforcement of parking time limits, charging for parking and ...

Modification to Wegmans special-use permit alleviates some concerns, creates others

By Sonia Rao | October 8

The primary point of access for the store is currently a traffic circle that is to be built on Old Durham Road. On Monday, a modification to the plan ...

Ousted Blue Cross CEO still eligible to treat UNC Hospitals children after charges

By Evelyn Gandy | October 8

Details emerged publicly last month regarding the arrest of Patrick Conway this past summer, when he drunkenly crashed his vehicle into a tractor trailer ...

Chapel Hill-Carrboro busing staff and teacher assistants may see pay increase

By Audrey Selley | October 8

For years, job vacancies among bus drivers and teacher assistants have been an issue for the school district. The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board ...

Parents, faculty look to be involved in principal search at Frank Porter Graham

By Kayleigh Carpenter | October 8

Staff and parents are voicing concerns over the school's transition.

Affordable housing project for senior citizens coming to Hillsborough

By Hannah Correll | October 7

Habitat for Humanity is building an affordable living community exclusively for the elderly in Orange County.